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Yes, Sebastian Vizcaino was a Spanish Catholic explorer and naval officer who lived during the 16th and 17th centuries. He is known for his extensive explorations of the Pacific coast of North America and is often credited with giving many places in California their names.

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Why was St. Sebastian selected to become a saint?

St. Sebastian was selected to become a saint because of his martyrdom. He was a Christian who was executed for his faith during the Roman emperor Diocletian's persecution of Christians. St. Sebastian's steadfast commitment to his Christian beliefs and his courage in the face of persecution led to his recognition as a saint by the Catholic Church.


When did Saint Sebastian get blessed?

St. Sebastian was not canonized as the official process did not exist until about the 12th century. Therefore he was never beatified either. He was proclaimed a saint by the early Christian community soon after his martyrdom.


What qualities did Saint Sebastian have?

he had a quality of a preacher and a brave soldierAnswerUnfortunately, the Catholic Encyclopedia says the stories recorded about St Sebastian as a soldier and brave Christian are unhistorical and not worthy of belief. While the Catholic Encyclopedia accepts that he was martyred, we can not really be sure that he even lived or died as a martyr.Without any historical information about St Sebastian, we can not describe him or his personal qualities.


Where did Saint Sebastian live?

Saint Sebastian was born in Narbonne, France and later moved to Rome where he became a captain of the Roman army. He is revered as a martyr in the Catholic Church for his unwavering faith during the persecution of Christians in the 3rd century.


What is Saint Sebastian's full name?

Sebastian is the only name we know. Surnames were not used at the time.